Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock